Physical Therapist

Boston Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.5 weeks PTO

Continuing education days

Free health insurance option

Education reimbursement

Free parking

Structured career ladder

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist for the outpatient setting. You will assess patients, plan and implement physical therapy to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore independence. Collaboration with other disciplines and student supervision are required.

New grads welcome; ongoing education and professional growth are encouraged. Comprehensive benefits and a structured career ladder support long-term advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts license or eligibility by time of hire. APTA/MCAPTA membership preferred.
• CPR certification required by time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform PT evaluations per guidelines to determine patient needs and goals.
• Set treatment goals and plans aligned with patient needs and billing rules.
• Provide comprehensive individual and group therapy sessions.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and professional growth.
• Adhere to departmental, institutional, and accrediting standards and policies.
• Participate in development and evaluation of PT programs.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure high quality care.
• Educate medical staff and community about physical therapy.
• Supervise physical therapy students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Physical Therapy

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Physical Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments of patients in the outpatient setting with physical and functional deficits, planning and implementing physical therapy treatments to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function, prevent permanent disability and restore independence, using various treatment techniques. Collaborates with other disciplines to arrange for appropriate follow-up care and facilitates a returning to prior levels of to home and work function. Provides student training according to departmental guidelines and participates in continuous education. Position: Physical Therapist Department: OP Physical Therapy Schedule: Full Time

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts physical therapy evaluation procedures according to professional and departmental guidelines.
• Establishes treatment goals and plans that reflect the needs of the patients while meeting departmental, institutional, and third party reimbursement requirements.
• Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment.
• Consistently demonstrates clinical competence.
• Complies with departmental, institutional, and accrediting agency policies and standards.
• Shows evidence of on-going professional growth and knowledge of regulations and standards.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of physical therapy programs.
• Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to provide high quality patient care.
• Orients medical professional staff and the community to physical therapy.
• Supervises physical therapy students.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Work requires a Bachelor’s / Master’s or equivalent in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution by time of hire.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Work requires a current Commonwealth of Massachusetts license or ability to obtain license by time of hire. APTA and MCAPTA membership preferred.
• Work requires a current CPR certification by time of hire.

EXPERIENCE

New grads welcome; experienced therapists encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, families and various members of the health care team. Work requires analytical abilities sufficient to evaluate patients’ condition, capabilities and progress to develop appropriate treatment programs.

Why Join Boston Medical Center?

• 6.5 weeks PTO (33 days!) – Work-life balance matters
• Additional 3 days each year to be used for continuing education
• FREE health insurance plan option – Because your health comes first
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Education reimbursement – Invest in your future
• Free parking – At all Outpatient Locations
• Growth opportunities – We don’t leave your career path up to chance; we’ve built a structured career ladder so you always know your next step
• BMC is a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Experienced Therapists
• Established Clinical Career Ladder with clearly defined advancement pathways
• Structured Professional Growth Framework that rewards experience, advanced certifications, and clinical excellence with title progression and compensation increases
• Specialty Areas in orthopedics, lymphedema, vestibular therapy, pelvic health, chronic pain, pediatrics and other high-demand practice areas
• Long-Term Career Stability within a growing organization committed to therapist retention and internal promotion
• New graduates – we offer a formal mentorship program that will: Help build confidence in clinical decision-making Provide exposure to specialty areas (e.g., ortho, neuro, pelvic health) Offer guidance on career pathways (leadership, residency, specialization)
• “We ensure mentorship is built into your schedule, so you get protected time each week for guidance and skill development.”

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

• Boston Medical Center outpatient department has three facilities in and around Boston. The Dorchester location is conveniently located in the South Bay shopping center and is our largest facility. Our Hyde Park location services our patients south of Boston and our Winthrop location provides care to our patients north and east of the city.
• Compensation Range: $37.50- $54.33
• NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.